State Electorate · Area profile
Badcoe
15 km²
Highly diverse and well-educated residents define Badcoe, a community that stands out for its strong international character. This is a relatively young area where the typical resident is 36, which is noticeably younger than the state average. It is a dynamic place to live, with nearly half of the population having moved here in the last five years. The neighborhood is characterized by high levels of university qualifications and a strong presence of overseas-born residents.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The area is younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and far fewer children under 15 than the national figure. While the population grew by 18% since 2011, the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people remains a little below the state average at 1.2%.
International ties are strong here, with 33.1% of people born overseas, a figure well above both the state and national averages. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is significant representation from India, Nepal, and China.
Language diversity is a striking feature, as 30.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the South Australian average. This is consistent with the high number of overseas-born residents. Mandarin, Greek, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages.
About 41.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose by 14 points since 2011. While this is well above the national figure, it is actually well below the South Australian average.
Badcoe is exceptionally well-qualified, with 34.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This high level of education is reflected in the 68.2% of residents who completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.
Typical weekly family income is $2,091, which is a little above the state average. While typical household incomes are a little below the national figure, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose by 10 points since 2011.
A little more than a quarter of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average. However, 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, a rate higher than most similar areas.
The area has a higher rate of volunteers (15.7%) than most similar places, even though this fell slightly since 2011. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are much lower than in most other areas.
Single living is very common here, with 32.6% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. Consequently, homes are smaller, with a typical size of 2.3 people, much lower than most areas.
Rental properties are far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 38.5% of households renting. The area has far fewer large homes, as only 59.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use is very high, with 9.2% of people commuting this way, well above the national average. This is supported by a high number of public transport departures and 10.6% of homes having no motor vehicle.
The community is very mobile, with 46.2% of people moving in the last five years, well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest at this level, though the rate fell since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work here (66.8%) than in most similar areas. Professional roles are the most common occupation, and many residents work in health care or social assistance.
Badcoe is very walkable, with 97.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed'. Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport, a park, or groceries.